Mrs. Reba Joyce Davis Blanton, age 72 of Sparta, passed away at 12:35pm on Monday, May 23, 2022 at her residence.

Reba was born January 6,1950 in Sparta, Tennessee. She was a retired shirt factory worker and a longtime member of Sparta First Freewill Baptist Church. She loved enjoying the peace and quiet of her home.

Reba is preceded in death by her father Marion Davis; mother Jewell Lack Davis Hyder; brother Dillard Ray "Buddy" Davis; infant brother Willard Clay Davis; sisters Anna Bell Winnett, Marie Roberts, Jean Hale and Blanche Roberts.

Surviving family members left to cherish her memory include her husband of nearly 55 years Jolly Lynn Blanton

Daughter: Tamera Blanton McDonough and husband Steve

Grandsons: Zachary Seber, Jason McDonough

Granddaughter: Ta Shawnna Calbaugh

Great-granddaughter: Harper Calbaugh

Great-grandsons: Benjamin Calbaugh, Carter McDonough

Sister: Ruby Howell

Several cousins, nieces, nephews, her church family and many, many friends also survive

In honor of Reba's wishes, she will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.